Climate criminals directory
The following climate criminals have played historical and present roles in perpetuating climate destruction. Certain criminals have been awarded specific titles based on the nature of their crimes. Climate criminals designated as “Oilgarchs” are members of Trump’s Cabinet or Mega-donors with explicit ties to the fossil fuel industry. Climate criminals designated with a “Lifetime Achievement” award are actors who have earned a spot in our “Hall of Shame” for their role in driving climate destruction over the last couple decades. Learn how we identify and select our climate criminals here.
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Several of our climate criminals have earned distinct titles given the nature of their climate crimes. These distinctions are as follows:
Oilgarch A (A) – Individuals who have explicit connections to the fossil fuel industry that are members of Donald Trump’s cabinet
Oilgarch D (D) – Individuals who have explicit connections to the fossil fuel industry that were mega-donors to Donald Trump’s campaign
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